Selection process
The online profile of all applicants will be send for screening to one of the Advisory Board Members as well as at least two Expert reviewers.
Based on the results of the selection round, 50 companies will go directly through to the Benelux Venture 50 and therefore can present at the Benelux Venture Forum on 17 May 2011 in Leuven.
The selection process will be based on the following criteria:
- Business potential - The potential market of customers for the presented product is attractive and the model is strong
- Team Experience- Company team has skills and experience to grow the business and is able/ willing to work with industry and research
- Product / Technology merit- Technology or product solutions developed are state-of-the-art and well advanced compared to the competitors
- Competitive position- The intellectual property of the company and its competences and strategic relations are outstanding
- Investment or partnering interest- The demand/offer to invest in or partner with the company is well defined and potentially attractive for partners
- Project profile quality- Information available from company profile sheet is complete, clear, balanced and convincing
The rating system will be from 0=minimun and 10=maximum
To apply as a presenting company you should now:
Register for the event on our website
Fill out a complete company profile